The City Administration will be closed on May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.
CITY WIDE CLEAN UP INFORMATION
Over the past several years, the City of Greenland has continued to pursue annexation efforts expanding toward the
City of West Fork and surrounding growth areas. These efforts are documented through multiple ordinances and
proposed annexation maps.
• Annexation election ordinance #374 passed in March 2024.
• Annexation election ordinance #375 passed in March 2024.
• November 2025, annexation election ordinance #402 did not pass during the election process.
• Greenland is now preparing another annexation election ordinance for the November 2026 election, that includes
the previously rejected property as well as additional land extending south into areas that West Fork has
proposed for annexation.
The City of West Fork believes it is important for residents and property owners to have access to accurate information
and documented evidence regarding these ongoing annexation efforts. The attached maps, labeled with the
corresponding ordinance numbers, are provided for public reference and transparency.
Our goal remains to protect the future growth, planning, infrastructure, and long-term interests of the City of West Fork
and the citizens we serve.
We encourage all residents to review the information carefully and stay informed as these discussions continue.
Our city website has a new address!
Please update your bookmarks and visit us online at:
🌐 www.westforkar.gov
Our previous website address is no longer active. The new site will continue to provide city news, announcements, utility information, meeting updates, and more — all in one convenient place.
Thank you for staying connected with the City of West Fork!
The City of West Fork will have SIX positions on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 Municipal Election:
• Mayor
• City Clerk
• One Council Seat from each Ward (4 total)
📅 Important Dates:
✔️ First Day to Circulate Petitions: May 7, 2026
✔️ First Day to File: July 29, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
✔️ Last Day to File: August 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
✔️ Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
📋 Documents Required for Filing:
1️⃣ Nominating Petitions
(Filed with the County Clerk)
• Cities of the 1st Class require at least 30 qualified signatures
2️⃣ Political Practice Pledge
3️⃣ Affidavit of Eligibility
(Nominating Petitions, Political Practice Pledge, and Affidavit of Eligibility must all be filed at the same time.)
4️⃣ Statement of Financial Interest
(Filed with the City Clerk/Recorder no later than August 10, 2026)
• Required for NON-INCUMBENT candidates only
5️⃣ Campaign Contribution & Expenditure Reports
(Filed online with the Arkansas Secretary of State)
The above forms can be picked up at the City Administration Building at 164 N Centennial Ave.
For questions regarding filing requirements, please contact the Washington County Clerk’s Office or West Fork Administration at 479-839-2342 or [email protected]
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
West Fork Library
Board Meeting
May 20, 2026
Agenda
West Fork Public Library
1:00pm
Start Recorder
Call to Order
Roll Call
Adopt the Agenda
Public Comments
Approve Minutes
Old Business:
Update on Children’s Computer
Spring Break Passport Program
Success overall
Fine Free Week April
Significant change in waived fines which does indicate people coming in
Slow check out month but still felt busy with traffic
Summer Reading Information
American Heart Association
I would like to move forward with the contract and send it to the city
New Business:
Board Training
Spending
Fourth Friday Fun
Friends of the Library are cosponsoring programs for children who come after school hours
Survey Idea
Grant Application for the Story Garden
Sales Tax
Choose next meeting date
Adjourn
AGENDA
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CONVENE:
VOICE ROLL CALL ALDERMEN: Misty Caudle; Jeff Upton; Jan Throgmorton; Marti Lindabury; John Collins; Dena McKnight; Don Rollins; Anthony Foster; City Attorney Tom Kieklak; City Clerk, Ann Upton; Mayor Heith Caudle
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 14, 2026 regular meeting minutes
PUBLIC FORUM: 2 minutes per speaker. All remarks addressed to the City Council. Council and Mayor may ask questions of the speaker or respond to questions or comments. No official action will be taken.
(A) BUSINESS REPORTS: (Open for questions and discussion by the Council)
1. Planning Commission: Walter Harnish
2. Library Director- Librarian Marie Parks
3. Police Department: Chief Justin Goggans
4. Public Works: Isaac Harderson
5. Parks Director: Chad Harrison
6. Fire Department: Chief TJ Howerton
7. Finance Director/Treasurer: Kristie Drymon
(B) PROCEDURAL MOTION- (for all ordinances on the agenda)
(C) OLD BUSINESS:
(D) NEW BUSINESS:
1. First Reading of Ord #2026-541- Annexation of contiguous territory
2. Approve Water and Sewer specifications- emailed to council and available on the city website
(E) OTHER BUSINESS
1. Update on bids for the Homestead property
(F) MAYORS COMMENTS:
ADJOURN:
The West Fork Planning Commission will have a regular monthly meeting Thursday April 16th at 6:30pm at the Court/Police building located at 262 W Main Street, West Fork.
West Fork, AR, Planning Commission - Regular Meeting Agenda
6:30 p.m., April 16, 2026
West Fork Court Room, 262 W. Main St.
Administrative
1) Roll call.
2) Minutes discussion and vote on 3/19/2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.
Public Comments to the Commission
New Business
~None.~
Unfinished Business
~None.~
Other Business
Discussion regarding drafting a Future Public Use Vision Plan for West Fork - with public input throughout the process - in order to protect open green spaces while encouraging development, balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability by protecting West Fork’s natural resources.
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The West Fork City Council will meet Tuesday April 14, 2026 at 6:30pm in the West Fork Courts/Police Building at 262 W. Main Street, for a regular monthly meeting. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
The City of West Fork, Arkansas, is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of the following described property:
Parcel No.: 775-39162-000 Acreage: 2.817 acres Subdivision: Homestead Location: Greenland, Arkansas
Disclaimer: Pursuant to requirements of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, please note that the above-described property was previously used as a decentralized wastewater treatment facility.
Each bid must include the bidder’s name, mailing address, phone number, and total bid amount.
All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “SEALED BID” and received no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on April 30.
Bids may be delivered to: City Administration Office 164 N Centennial Ave. West Fork, AR
Or mailed to: P.O. Box 339 West Fork, AR 72774
Bids received after the deadline will not be considered.
The City of West Fork reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the City.
Beaver Water District has scheduled work to relocate transmission lines that supply water to our area. This is currently planned for March 31, April 2, and April 18.
Please note: these dates are tentative and may change. However, customers should plan on these being the scheduled dates unless otherwise notified.
During these times, water service will continue, but supply will be reduced. There are no plans to completely shut off water, and if everything goes as expected, most customers should not notice a major difference.
However, because only one line will be operating during parts of this work, we are asking all West Fork water users to voluntarily conserve water to help maintain system stability.
👉 Please avoid non-essential water use during these dates, including:
• Lawn irrigation
• Filling pools
• Washing vehicles
Your cooperation will help ensure we can continue providing reliable service to everyone in our community.
We appreciate your help and understanding! 💧
🚰 Water Conservation Notice for West Fork Customers 🚰
Beaver Water District has scheduled work to relocate transmission lines that supply water to our area. This will take place on March 25, March 27, and April 4.
During these times, water service will continue, but supply will be reduced. There are no plans to completely shut off water, and if everything goes as expected, most customers should not notice a major difference.
However, because only one line will be operating during parts of this work we are asking all West Fork water users to voluntarily conserve water to help maintain system stability.
👉 Please avoid non-essential water use during these dates, including:
• Lawn irrigation
• Filling pools
• Washing vehicles
Your cooperation will help ensure we can continue providing reliable service to everyone in our community.
We appreciate your help and understanding! 💧
A message from SWEPCO:
I wanted to share that today we launched Pay as you Go, a new flexible payment option across our Arkansas service territory that allows customers to manager their bills in real time without credit checks, deposits, late fees or rigid monthly bills. This new program is available because of the recent smart-meter upgrades SWEPCO completed in Arkansas that allow customers to see their usage in real time. This prepay program allows customers to add funds to their account as they choose and receive daily updates on usage and their remaining balance so they can stay in control of their budget.
This program is for both new and current customers and can be activated with just $40 put in the prepay account and will stay active as long as there is one cent or more in their Pay as You Go account. This program is available for customers with outstanding balances and helps them pay down balances over time as well.
Please feel free to share this in your community and let me know if you have any questions. My cell is: 479-305-6327.
Here are some program highlights:
No Deposit Required: Customers may enroll without a security deposit or credit check.
Support for Past-Due Balances: Payments are automatically applied using an 80/20 split—80% toward future energy use and 20% toward existing past-due amounts.
Daily Balance & Usage Updates: Participants receive real-time alerts on remaining account balances and electricity usage.
Flexible Payment Options: Customers can make payments online or in person at any time, without receiving a standard monthly bill.
Eligibility is available to most Arkansas customers who have a qualifying advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) smart meter installed.
For program details and enrollment information, visit SWEPCO.com/PayAsYouGo.
To find additional payment assistance options, visit SWEPCO.com/billhelp
To learn about incentives and cost saving energy efficiency programs, visit SWEPCO.solutions.com.